The damage from a German air raid is clear to see in this view of Brenda Road.The damage from a German air raid is clear to see in this view of Brenda Road.
The damage from a German air raid is clear to see in this view of Brenda Road.

Take a look at the Hartlepool streets where you lived - but as they looked decades ago

The changing face of Hartlepool is perhaps never better illustrated than in these photos from times gone by.
By Chris Cordner
Published 16th Jun 2020, 07:00 BST

Take a look at these retro views of streets from across the area. How many do you recognise?

We have reminders of Brenda Road, Mainsforth Terrace, Easington Road and more.

Look at the changing types of vehicles in these bygone eras.

Browse through our selection and then get in touch with your own views on these retro scenes.

A view of Hart Road. Can anyone guess the year of the photo?

1. An undated scene

A view of Hart Road. Can anyone guess the year of the photo? Photo: Hartlepool Mail

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Streets near St Hilda's Church on the Headland can be seen in this 1970 view.

2. A Headland view

Streets near St Hilda's Church on the Headland can be seen in this 1970 view. Photo: hm

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The Mainsforth Terrace goods depot is pictured in 1973. Does this photo bring back memories?

3. Mainsforth Terrace

The Mainsforth Terrace goods depot is pictured in 1973. Does this photo bring back memories? Photo: hm

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Lots of familiar former sights in this scene including the greyhound stadium, former cinema and the Bull Field car park as well as Rium Terrace at the top left of the photo.

4. Rium Terrace and more

Lots of familiar former sights in this scene including the greyhound stadium, former cinema and the Bull Field car park as well as Rium Terrace at the top left of the photo. Photo: hm

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